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Volvo S40

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,560 cc

S12 VEPMOT history

S12 VEP is a blue diesel Volvo S40 first used on 22 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,284 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 VEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 VEP was last recorded at 125,284 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,193 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
8,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,284 miles
  • 2025 – 124,193 miles
  • 2024 – 123,150 miles
  • 2023 – 116,423 miles
  • 2022 – 109,642 miles
  • 2021 – 97,729 miles
  • 2019 – 84,095 miles
  • 2017 – 47,704 miles
  • 2016 – 22,515 miles
  • 2015 – 20,994 miles
  • 2014 – 17,296 miles
  • 2013 – 13,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,284 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,284 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,284 miles
    Test number
    171864126589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,193 miles
    Test number
    700085226817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,183 miles (+1,033)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,183 miles
    Test number
    566319270962
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  4. Pass123,150 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,150 miles
    Test number
    124807565439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,423 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    202747081676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail116,420 miles (+6,778)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,420 miles
    Test number
    256122693145
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front suspension arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass109,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    492970709184
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,642 miles (+11,913)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,642 miles
    Test number
    961088524977
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,729 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    908121899072
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail97,729 miles (+13,634)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,729 miles
    Test number
    973566914097
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass84,095 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    480507084938
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on pressure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s wing mirror cover damaged

  12. Fail84,095 miles (+36,391)2 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    251164125030
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront tyres low on pressure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s wing mirror cover damaged

  13. Pass47,704 miles (+25,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,704 miles
    Test number
    149058638211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front damage to front wing/bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake lamp intermittent fault

  14. Pass22,515 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,515 miles
    Test number
    381078283725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,994 miles (+3,698)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    145859805238
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass17,296 miles (+3,937)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,296 miles
    Test number
    187848584191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner tread
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass13,359 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    13,359 miles
    Test number
    876352593116
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S12 VEP

Does S12 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 VEP is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 VEP?
The MOT on S12 VEP is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 VEP done?
S12 VEP was recorded at 125,284 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 8,769 miles a year.
Has S12 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 VEP has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S12 VEP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 VEP find?
S12 VEP passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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